Benjamin J. Chen, MD

Anatomic Pathologist

Dr. Benjamin J. Chen is an Anatomic Pathologist in Worcester, MA with special training and skill in diagnosing diseases by analyzing tissue samples. As an Anatomic Pathologist, Benjamin J. Chen, MD performs laboratory tests to determine the nature and severity of illness. Anatomic Pathology is the examination of cells, tissues, and organs for signs of disease. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Anatomic Pathologists include skin, breast, and colon cancer. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Anatomic Pathologists include electron microscopy, fine needle aspiration, surgical biopsy, and autopsy.

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Clinical Pathologist / Laboratory Medicine Pathologist

Dr. Benjamin J. Chen is a Clinical Pathologist / Laboratory Medicine Pathologist in Worcester, MA with special training and skill in chemistry, microbiology, and immunology. As a Clinical Pathologist / Laboratory Medicine Pathologist, Benjamin J. Chen, MD performs diagnostic tests on bodily fluids and tissue samples. Clinical Pathology / Laboratory Medicine is the use of laboratory tests to treat and prevent disease. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Clinical Pathologists / Laboratory Medicine Pathologists include infections, diabetes, and cancer. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Clinical Pathologists / Laboratory Medicine Pathologists include blood test, urine tests, and bone marrow biopsies.

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.